All About Boats
The links below lead to pages with basic boat information, most go to sections of the
PA Boating Handbook
.
BOATS
Hull types / Terminology
Classification
Basic boat care
[courtesy of
TakeMeFishing.org
]
BOAT EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES
Minimum required equipment / Recommended equipment
Hull Identification Number (HIN) / Capacity plates
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) – life jacket
Sound-producing devices / Visual Distress Signals (VSD)
Ventialtion and fueling/ Flame control
Fire extinguishers
Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD)
VHF radio
Anchors
PADDLERS - CANOES & KAYAKS
Canoeing & kayaking overview
An angler's kayak
Canoe camping basics
Choosing a canoe for fishing PA waters
Float plan
PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (PWC)
Personal watercraft (PWC) overview
Personal Watercraft in PA brochure
Personal Watercraft Maintenance
MOTORBOATS
Motors
Small boat checklist
Enhancing outboard jet performance
Inboard vs. Outboard Jet Drives—the Pros and Cons
SAILBOATS
Sailing overview
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PA Boating Handbook
Boat access areas
Boat rentals (liveries)
Boat navigation
Boating basics
PA boating
PA boat reistrations & titling
PDF help
FAQ index
